What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to bus via Budapest which costs €75 - €130 and takes 29h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Athens via Budapest Hotel Platanus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.

How far is it from Vienna to Athens?

The distance between Vienna and Athens is 1333 km. The road distance is 1623.2 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Skopje which takes 24h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Vienna to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Athens bus from?

Vienna to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Bus or fly from Vienna to Athens?

The best way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 29h 21m.

Where does the Vienna to Athens bus arrive?

Vienna to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 10:03 PM in Vienna and 11:03 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Vienna to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Athens is 1623 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Vienna to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Vienna to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VIE - ATH
5h 17m
€63–224
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BTS - ATH
6h 21m
€57–227
Train, bus via Skopje
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelijatrain
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
24h 26m
Drive 1,623.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Athenscar 1,623.2 km
17h 57m
€292–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus
26h 44m
€101–148
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
29h 21m
€78–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus 901
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
29h 25m
€131–137

Vienna to Athens by train, tram, and bus

1Weekly Services

26h 44mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,332.6 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Athens via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest Hotel Platanus in around 29h 21m.

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